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Hurry, Wait (2001) Duration: 6' 30" Instrumentation: viola, marimba (or piano) Alternate Versions: Availability: from the composer Recordings: no commercial recording (archival recording available for audition) Program Notes: My intention with Hurry, Wait was to write a "crowd pleaser". A piece that everyone would be happy to hear, except perhaps the most die-hard new music fan (this piece is not for them!). I also wanted to compose a work that would really showcase both performers equally, and that would not only be challenging to play, but fun too. The musical impetus for this work was the rapid syncopated triplet rhythm heard immediately from the marimba as the piece begins. The slower, more eloquent, and reflective mid-section was a needed contrast in character which seemed to fall right into place as composing proceeded. First Performance: The New Music North Festival in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (June 24, 2002) by Catherine Jillings (viola) and Dylan Benson (marimba). Other Performances: |